Edna M. Calhoun

CALHOUN Miss Edna M. Calhoun, prominent member of a pioneer Jacksonville, FL family passed away peacefully June 22, 2007. She was a Jacksonville, FL native, having resided in Washington, DC, before returning to Florida after retirement. She was educated in the schools of Duval County, graduating from Edward Waters High School in Jacksonville. Furthering her education, she attended Florida A&M University, where she earned the BA degree in Education. Graduate studies were completed at University of Michigan of Ann Arbor, MI, where the Master of Arts Degree in Education was conferred. Further post-graduate work was completed at Columbia University of New York. She was a faithful member of Historic Mt. Zion AME Church, where formerly her father served as Pastor and she served in the Blanche R. Coleman Friendly Club. As an outstanding Educator, Miss Calhoun served as Supervisor of Elementary Schools of Jackson County, Marianna, FL and for a number of years as Supervisor of Elementary Schools of Duval County School System of Jacksonville, FL as her first appointments. Later, she was employed by Florida A&M University of Tallahassee, FL, where she served as Dean of Women. In 1984, Dean Calhoun retired as Dean for Residence Life of Howard University in Washington, DC after 20 years of dedicated service. She enjoyed her retirement at her home in American Beach, FL. Other affiliations include founding member and first president of Gamma Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Links, Inc., American Personnel and Guidance Association, National Association of Women Deans and Counselors, Southern College Personnel Association, Member-At- Large of American Association of University Women, and served as Past National President of Continental Societies, Inc. She was preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Netha Calhoun; her brother, Paris S. Calhoun; and sisters, Thomasina C. Calhoun and Frances C. Murray. Survivors include her nephew, James P. Bradley (Dianne), and Justin P. Bradley; niece, Frances C. Bradley, Jordanna M. Bradley, and Jae Anne Bradley; devoted 1st cousins, Cornelius T. Shields (Shirley); brother-in-law, Robert E. Murray; cousins, Altamese Roberts, Ora K. Hallinger (Evans), Johnny Shields (Janet), Ruth Gary, Rose K. Marshall, Delores Newsom (Luther), and Frances Cheeseborough. FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 11 AM, FRIDAY, June 29, 2007 at Historic Mt. Zion AME Church, with Rev. Frederick D. Richardson, Jr., Pastor, officiating. Miss Calhoun will rest in the mortuary for visitation Thursday from 5 PM until 8 PM (where the family will received friends at 5 PM) and at the church Friday from 9 AM until the hour of service. Alpha Kappa Alpha Ivy Beyond the Wall Service will be 6PM Thursday during visitation. Interment will be in Edgewood Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at 5930 Lusaid Dr. under the direction of ALPHONSO WEST MORTUARY, INC. 4409 Soutel Dr. 766-9671. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com